Block Copolymers: Synthetic Strategies, Physical Properties, and Applications

Nikos Hadjichristidis, Stergios Pispas, George Floudas

Two chemistry professors for the U. of Athens, Greece and a physics professor from the U. of Ioannina, Greece introduce the synthesis, molecular characterization methods, solution and physical properties, and applications of block copolymers, used in high-impact plastics, pressure-sensitive adhesives, and additives. The material is aimed at the practicing materials scientist without experience working with block copolymers.